A Business Bank Account Should Make Business Sense in 2014

Online, February 26, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Business bank accounts are designed to support businesses and there is a wide range of business bank accounts available. It remains important to speak to a consultant and ensure you get the features you need for your specific business.

A business bank account can have multiple card holders. The debit cards can be held by non-authorized signatories or by primary cardholders who are authorized signatories to the account. Withdrawal limits are per card per calendar day and are restricted to the maximum card limit and apply to purchases you make and cash withdrawals when you enter a PIN. You can increase the limit at your bank. Most ATM machines offer a maximum cash amount per withdrawal.

Internet banking and mobile phone banking enables you to manage your money. If you travel or have to be out of the office, you can still obtain easy access to your bank account. These accounts typically provide effective ways to manage finances. Internet banking can save you time and can also simplify your accounting process. You can view the account balance, make payments and transfer money from anywhere at any time.

Business bank accounts offer flexibility, such as no minimum monthly balance, cheque facilities, cheque and deposit books, Internet banking, telephone banking, and ATM cash withdrawals and over the counter services. You can enjoy unlimited electronic transactions and depending on your financial institution, obtain an automatic overdraft limit.

Financial institutions have to cover costs involved for banking services and consumers are therefore asked to contribute towards the costs of various transactions. Fees are only charged when you make use of a particular service or when you failed to meet a commitment you made.

Cheque accounts offer overdraft facilities. An overdraft facility is an agreement with the bank which allows an account holder to use funds exceeding the amount on deposit. The banks usually charge an overdraft fee for accessing the overdraft facility.

In order to apply for a bank account in Australia, you will need an Australian Business Number, Australian Company Number or an Australian Business Number and the Certificate of Registration of Company, or Certificate of Incorporation, or certificate of Registration of Business Name or a letter from delegated authority for opening an account. The application also requires the name of the proprietor or director and the names, dates of birth and addresses of all account signatories. The lender will conduct a search of the business's name to verify the details.

Business bank accounts can have multiple card holders. The cards can be held by non-authorized signatories or by primary cardholders who are authorized signatories to the account. Withdrawal limits are per card per calendar day and are restricted to the maximum daily card limit and apply to purchases you make and cash withdrawals when you enter a PIN.

Bank accounts typically provide effective ways to manage finances. Internet banking can save you time and can also simplify your accounting process. You can view the account balance, make payments and transfer money from anywhere at any time. The Australian banking system allows you to pay wages, debts and bills in an efficient manner.